EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT032023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Marketing manager seeking EB-2 NIW for startup marketing consultancy. AAO affirmed director's finding that endeavor lacked national importance; breadth of implications limited to petitioner's company and clients without broader regional or field-wide impact.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; implications limited to petitioner, company, and prospective clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; implications limited to petitioner, company, and prospective clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong arguments reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong arguments reserved |
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